Food Operations Manager 3

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to creating solutions that enhance everyday life for individuals and communities. Operating across various sectors, Sodexo collaborates with government agencies, military organizations, and private clients to provide integrated services ranging from dining and nutrition to facilities management and rehabilitative services. With a strong commitment to improving people’s quality of life, Sodexo ensures that its services drive positive social, economic, and environmental progress wherever it operates. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work and feel valued for their unique contributions. Sodexo’s culture emphasizes respect, fairness, and collaboration, making it a trusted partner across many industries worldwide.

Currently, Sodexo is seeking a dedicated and skilled Food Service Operations Manager 3 to join its team supporting the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, located in Oceanside, California. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role plays a critical part in overseeing the daily culinary operations of one of Sodexo's Mess Halls within the Marine Corps base. The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional food service in a high-volume dining environment that meets stringent quality, presentation, and customer service standards.

This position requires a strong leader who can effectively manage a team, communicate professionally, and maintain positive client relations while prioritizing a service-focused approach. The ideal candidate will have between 3 to 5 years of operational management experience in a busy food service setting, with demonstrable success in managing food and labor costs, adhering to budgets, and utilizing digital Food Management Systems for recipe planning, ordering, and inventory management. They must be detail-oriented and perceptive, with a keen eye for the elements that drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

The Food Service Operations Manager will be instrumental in creating a welcoming dining experience for service members, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, and fostering a motivated team environment. This role also favors candidates with high-volume food service experience, preferably within contract food service settings or union environments. Experience in high-end establishments is considered an asset.

Sodexo offers a competitive compensation package tailored to the candidate’s education, experience, and skills. In addition to fair and equitable salary determination, employees enjoy an extensive benefits package designed to support their well-being, including medical, dental, and vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Additional detailed information about benefits is provided upon hire.

Joining Sodexo means becoming part of a company with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sodexo ensures equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The company values employee voices and ideas, driving continuous improvement and fostering a positive workplace culture.

This position is ideal for a professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in food service operations within a unique and respected environment. Those who are passionate about leadership, excellent service delivery, and operational success will find Sodexo a rewarding place to grow and thrive in their careers.